Cambridge University is leading the way once again after it was named top in the country by an annual university guide.

The university has been crowned number one by those behind The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2017 , which comes out this Sunday.

A university spokesman said: “The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2017 ranking reflects the fact that the University of Cambridge is among a small group of the most respected and influential higher education institutions in the UK and the world."

Meanwhile Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) claimed the best teaching excellence score in the eastern region at 83.5 per cent. However the university saw a drop in ranking for its graduate prospects.

Professor Iain Martin, vice chancellor of ARU, said: “Anglia Ruskin University is committed to providing an outstanding educational experience for our students – the continued improvement in six of the eight areas included in these rankings is a reflection of the efforts across the university to deliver this.

“Our position in the top 20 UK higher education institutions for teaching excellence is testament to the hard work, ability and enthusiasm of the entire university community."